Calm vs Storm

Question 1

‘She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them’ - Act 1 Scene 3

Answer 1

Calm: displays how they fell in loved over mutual love and respect and shows Othello as an articulate individual.

Question 2

‘I do perceive here a divided duty’ - Act 1 Scene 3

Answer 2

Calm: Desdemona says this realising she is torn between Othello and Brabantio. Displays how women are expected to show total obedience however ‘d’ sounds display assertiveness, wealth and intelligence.

Question 3

‘His unkindness may defeat my life but never taint my love.’ - Act 4 Scene 2

Answer 3

Storm: Said to Emilia and Iago and how she still clings to the belief that she can convince him of her innocence.

Question 4

‘I follow him to serve my turn upon him.’ - Act Scene 1

Answer 4

Calm: Iago comfortable in his plotting

Question 5

‘It is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets, he’s done my office’ - Act 1 Scene 3

Answer 5

Storm: Iago explains his motivation - he claims Othello had an affair with Emilia.

Question 6

‘Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy.’ - Act 2 Scene 1

Answer 6

Calm: Cassio’s confidence.

Question 7

‘Reputation, reputation, reputation’ - Act 2 Scene 3

Answer 7

Storm: Cassio has shame and sadness after Othello has stripped him of his position. Lost his image - Cassio placing value on is honour and reputation.